Biology A level re-sit

The principal objective of this course is to enable you to improve on your Biology grade from the summer and to help you achieve the grade you need for your chosen University course or career. This course is available to students who took Biology A level in June 2019 through any of the accredited examination boards (OCR, Edexcel, AQA, CIE, WJEC).
You will follow the specification for OCR Syllabus A. Consideration will be given to covering the specific parts of the syllabus not covered by other exam boards.
Syllabus link (please copy and paste into your browser): http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-biology-a-h020-h420-from-2015/
You will be given a handbook at the start of the course which will cover the detailed specification, mathematical skills, practical skills and examples of each of the exam papers on the OCR syllabus.
Practical skills knowledge is very important as 25% of the total questions in the exams will be based on practical work. This will cover planning, implementation, analysis and evaluation and is common to all exam boards. You will be asked to provide a list of practicals you carried out during your Biology A level studies prior to starting the course so that your level of practical knowledge and experience can be used in the planning of the lessons. The lessons will be largely theory-based with emphasis on exam skills and application of knowledge.
Please note that the grade you receive on this course will be your final grade even if this is lower than your original.
It is assumed that you have achieved the practical endorsement component of the A level. This is transferrable across exam boards.
Course books
OCR A level Biology Student book 1 and OCR A Level Biology Student book 2
by Adrian Schmit, Richard Fosbery, Jenny Wakefield-Warren, published by Hodder Education
If you intend to sit the exam at Hills Road, please note that the exam entry fee is expected to be £161.81. This will be payable in the spring term.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes
Each session will cover a different topic from the syllabus. You will be expected to read the relevant chapters in the book prior to the session and you will be provided with a work booklet for each lesson which will include summary notes, practice questions and activities to consolidate your understanding. The aim is to direct the lessons as much as possible to what you are finding challenging.

Your Tutor

Jessica Davies
Jessica Davies

Fees

Tuition fees:
£775.00
Materials Costs:
£25.00
Total Cost:
£800.00

Sessions

No. of sessions:
25

Day

Date

Times

Tue

01/10/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

08/10/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

15/10/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

29/10/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

05/11/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

12/11/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

19/11/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

26/11/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

03/12/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

10/12/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

17/12/2019

18:30-21:00

Tue

07/01/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

14/01/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

21/01/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

28/01/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

04/02/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

11/02/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

25/02/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

03/03/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

10/03/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

17/03/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

24/03/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

31/03/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

21/04/2020

18:30-21:00

Tue

28/04/2020

18:30-21:00

Your next step

Pay by credit or debit card over the telephone. Please call the Adult Education Office on 01223 278002 Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm and Friday 9am to 4pm during term time and Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm out of term time.

Pay by cheque, made payable to Hills Road Sixth Form College. Please send you cheque together with a completed enrolment form, which you can find by clicking on ‘How to Enrol’ on the left hand side, to the Adult Education Office, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PE. Please enclose a SAE if you require a receipt.

Please note full refunds can only be made if a class is cancelled or closed at the discretion of the College, or if you cancel your enrolment no less than two weeks before the course starts.